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Billy Hayes
General Secretary
Communications Workers Union

Dear Brother Hayes:

On behalf of the members of the National Executive Board and Regional Executive Committees of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers, I wish to express our solidarity with yourself, Deputy General Secretary Ward and the membership of the Communications Workers Union as you struggle for a just bargaining agreement with Royal Mail.

The CUPW condemns the refusal of Royal Mail management to negotiate with the CWU. The solutions to the problems of Royal Mail will not be found in strategies that involve cutting services, cutting jobs and cutting pay.

It is obvious that only through good faith bargaining can the parties reach an agreement that recognizes the vital role played by the workers of Royal Mail. Postal workers in the United Kingdom deserve improvements in their pay, benefits and working conditions.

The Struggles of the Communications Workers Union have long been an inspiration for our union. We stand with you in your efforts to obtain respect and justice for your membership.

In Solidarity,

Deborah Bourque,
National President

c.c.:

National Executive Board
Regional Executive Committees
Local Presidents